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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,374.33 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,374.33 and 266.96 is: 400.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,374.33 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,374.33 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,374.33 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 366,884.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,884.27/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.43

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